The UK-based Institute of Risk Management (IRM), a global leader in enterprise risk management, has launched its African subsidiary, Risk Management Hub Africa, in Nairobi, appointing Joyce Ndirangu as Director of Strategy and Partnerships.
The strategic move targets sectors like financial services, aiming to address rising cross-border risks such as cybersecurity, economic instability, and climate-related challenges.
The Nairobi-based hub will serve professionals, organizations, and governments across Africa, where firms are increasingly focusing on risk management amid supply chain disruptions and evolving threats in governance, digital transformation, and human capital.
IRM, with members in over 140 countries, brings its global expertise in sectors including insurance, banking, construction, infrastructure, energy, and health to the continent.
Ms. Ndirangu, formerly Regional Executive Officer at CFA Society East Africa, brings extensive experience in strategy, governance, and advocacy. She led initiatives across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda, driving membership growth and financial performance. In her new role, she will spearhead efforts to embed robust risk management practices across African organizations.
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“Our goal is to empower organizations and leaders to navigate complex risks with confidence, fostering informed decisions that drive growth and resilience,” Ms. Ndirangu said. “With Africa’s fast-growing economies and youthful population, the hub is poised to shape risk management excellence across all sectors.”
The launch aligns with Africa’s growing need for sophisticated risk management as businesses face economic volatility and climate shocks. IRM’s global membership, with annual fees ranging from €117 (Sh20,300) to €243 (Sh42,250), offers access to world-class risk management resources and opportunities, now extended to African professionals through the Nairobi hub.
